Ashish Majumder - The Purbottar

04 Oct

To fire-affected traders of Bidhan Market Siliguri Mayor hands over financial aid

Ashish MajumderSiliguri

Recently Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb extended financial assistance to traders impacted by the recent fire at Bidhan Market. Reportedly, on Thursday, the Mayor actually distributed cheques of ₹50,000 to the severely affected victims and ₹15,000 to those partially affected, drawing from the Mayor’s Relief Fund. Actually the fire, which broke out on September 28, caused extensive damage, completely destroying 9 shops and partially damaging 14 others in the market. In fact during her visit to North Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced compensation for the affected traders of ₹1 lakh for the most severely impacted and ₹50,000 for those…

28 Sep

In Siliguri police recover bag of jewellery worth lakhs left on e-rickshaw

Ashish MajumderSiliguri

Recently the Pradhan Nagar police successfully returned a bag full of jewellery worth lakhs to a local couple after it was accidentally left on an e-rickshaw. Actually the incident occurred when the Jaiswal couple, residents of Pavitra Nagar, visited a jewellery shop in Champasari on Sunday to exchange old jewellery. However, after they actually decided not exchanging the gold due to unknown reasons, the couple headed home in an e-rickshaw. Upon arriving home, the couple discovered that their bag containing valuable jewellery was missing. In fact following this, they promptly reported the matter at the Pradhan Nagar police station. After…

27 Sep

With Durga Puja grant Siliguri’s Haider Para Sporting Club going to install CCTVs

Ashish MajumderSiliguri

Recently the Haider Para Sporting Club of Siliguri has taken the initiative to install CCTV cameras using the puja grant provided by the state government. This year, the state government allocated a grant of ₹85,000 to each club in the state in celebration of Durga Puja. The Haider Para Sporting Club aims to enhance security in the area with this initiative. Reportedly, the club will actually install 15 CCTV cameras funded by the government grant. Nimai Pal, the general secretary of the club, stated that this initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of women and residents in the area.…

26 Sep

In Siliguri thieves break into school lockers and cabinets

Ashish MajumderCrime

In a brazen act of theft, thieves actually broke into a school in Siliguri late Wednesday night. In fact the incident unfolded at Netaji Girls High School in Subhashpally under Ward No. 19 in Siliguri. On Thursday morning, the teachers arrived at the primary school and found that the locks on several doors were broken. Subsequently, the high school administration was notified. Upon inspection, they discovered that five rooms, including the principal’s office, the staff room, and various lockers and cabinets were targeted by the thieves. Fortunately, no cash was found on the premises. Actually the police were informed of…

25 Sep

Recently a tree collapsed in front of the emergency department of Naxalbari Rural Hospital

Ashish MajumderNorth Bengal

Recently a large, aged tree collapsed late at night in front of the emergency department of Naxalbari Rural Hospital, following heavy rain. Reportedly, the fallen tree actually blocked the entrance to the emergency department. In fact authorities were alerted immediately, and the Naxalbari police responded by notifying the Tukriajhar Forest Department and Naxalbari Fire Department. Actually the tree was later cut and removed to clear the area. Hospital sources confirmed that despite the incident, medical services at the emergency department remained unaffected. This is actually very serious news and we need to take it seriously so that big accident does…

24 Sep

Recently California has become the latest state to restrict student smartphone use

Ashish MajumderEducation

Recently California has become the latest state to restrict student smartphone use under a new law signed by Democratic governor Gavin Newsome. In fact the legislation makes California the latest state to try to curb student phone access to minimize distractions in the classroom and address the mental health impacts of social media on children. This is very important news and we can learn many things about smartphones from it. Today we can’t imagine our life without smartphone and actually we are very much dependent on it. In fact after the invention of smartphone our life has become very fast…

19 Sep

Recently Cheques distributed to 72 Puja Committees in Rajganj

Ashish MajumderFestival

Recently the distribution of Durga Puja grant checks has commenced in Rajganj. On Thursday, Rajganj police actually distributed cheques to 72 puja committees. In fact it is to be noted that the state government has a tradition of supporting puja committees through these grants. Actually this year, the grant amount has increased from last year’s 75 thousand rupees to 85 thousand rupees per committee. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the grant will be raised to one lakh rupees next year. As in previous years, the distribution is being carried out through the local police station. Checks were presented…

26 Aug

Recently Pakistan announce 15 member squad for WT20 WC

Ashish MajumderSports

Recently The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday, August 25 announced 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates in October. Actually fast bowler, Fatima Sana has been named the captain of the women’s team, taking over the reigns from Nida Dar. This is very important news and people should take it seriously so that cricket becomes a famous sport in whole world. Today cricket is played and watched in every corner of the world and it has become very successful. Actually for the popularity of cricket…

24 Aug

Pomegranate farming by a Karnataka farmer

Ashish MajumderAgriculture

Ekanthraj switched from areca nut and coconut cultivation to pomegranate farming in Karnataka’s dry Kadur region of Chikmagalur. He harvests a whopping 50 kg of pomegranates per plant against the national average of 35 kg and makes an annual profit of 1.7 crore rupees. He sells the pomegranates at 180 rupees to 200 rupees per kg and also exports them to Bangladesh. This is actually very interesting news and we can learn many things from it. Actually agriculture is very important thing for any country and we need to take it very seriously. If you see eating fruits is very…

19 Aug

In Siliguri two arrested on charges of theft and stolen items recovered

Ashish MajumderCrime

Recently the officials from the NJP Police Station have arrested two individuals in connection with a theft and recovered the stolen goods from their possession. The arrested suspects have been identified as Sujan Das and Mohammad Rajib. As per the reports, the theft occurred last Friday at a newly constructed house in the Shantipara area, located near the NJP police station. Actually the thieves made off with several items during the incident. In fact the owner of the house filed a complaint with the NJP police on Saturday. Following the complaint, the police actually initiated an investigation and, on Saturday,…